Member tickets are available to active members of Nonprofit New York and/or the Advocacy Institute.
Nonprofit New York, in collaboration with the Advocacy Institute, will convene the sector for Let’s Talk About Advocacy, a half-day learning summit focused on promoting nonprofit advocacy. Our democracy, public policy, and civic discourse are strengthened when nonprofits engage in issue-based advocacy. But too often, the complexity of the rules and costs of compliance keep nonprofits on the sidelines. We believe nonprofit voices and perspectives lead to better policies. Elected officials should want to hear from the communities they represent. Three informative panels will be offered during the summit, including:
What’s at Stake: Why Every Nonprofit Should View Advocacy as a Mission Activity: Understand how advocacy plays an important role in advancing a nonprofit’s work, regardless of the organization’s size and mission. Data indicates most nonprofits do not engage in advocacy, which leaves their expertise and communities’ needs out of the policymaking process.
But Wait, Can We Do That? The Rules About Nonprofit Advocacy: Every nonprofit should advocate, but the advocacy and lobbying rules can be complex and confusing. Learn about what is permissible under federal, state, and city laws; misunderstandings that unduly limit nonprofit advocacy; disclosure and reporting requirements; and resources for further advocacy guidance.
Making it Work: Models of Advocacy to Fit Your Organizational Needs: There is no one-size-fits-all model for incorporating advocacy into a nonprofit organization’s work. Discover various models of how nonprofits have built advocacy work into their overall organizational operations, including the decision about whether it’s worth it to work with an outside lobbying firm.
Our democracy, public policy and civic discourse are strengthened when nonprofits engage in issue-based advocacy. But too often, the complexity of rules and costs of compliance sideline nonprofits. We need to hear your voice.
Please join us to learn more about what advocacy nonprofits can do, why nonprofits should prioritize public policy advocacy, and how nonprofit lobbying can be a values-driven activity.
Not sure if your organization is a member? Check out our member directory. If your organization is not a current member of Nonprofit New York, visit our website for more information on joining.
Please Note: This meeting is open to staff and board members of current Nonprofit New York member organizations and non-member organizations. Organizations may send more than one individual to participate, HOWEVER if the event sells out registration may be limited to ONE person per organization due to space constraints.
If your organization is not a current member of Nonprofit New York, visit our website for more information on joining.
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